Eleanor P. Simpson, J.D. of Creve Coeur, Missouri died at the age of 79 on April 17, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dr. Joseph R. Simpson, Sr., and their sons Dr. Joseph R. (Monica) Simpson, Jr. of Reno, Nevada and Allan Kenneth (Dr. Tiffany) Simpson, J.D. of Leawood, Kansas. Eleanor was predeceased by her son Michael P. Simpson.  Eleanor was the loving grandmother of Aidan, Brooke, Caroline, Elizabeth and Catherine Simpson.  She was also the dear sister of Dr. Roger (Dr. Joan) Perlmutter and Rosanne (the late Karl) Garrett and the beloved sister-in-law of Juanita (the late Dr. Ronald) Temple, J.D.

Eleanor was a dear aunt to Noah and Lillian Perlmutter as well as to the late Ronald J. Temple, Jr., Randall (Lola) Temple, and Karyn Temple, J.D. She was great aunt to Lauren Michelle Claggett, and also Abby and Dara Temple as well as a cousin and friend to many.

A native of New York City, Eleanor was the daughter of Allan and Ida Perlmutter. An extremely avid reader and excellent student, Eleanor graduated early from high school, graduated from the University of Chicago and earned her Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She capped off her formal education with a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law while raising three active boys.  Eleanor loved music and passed on her love of music to her three sons.

Eleanor enjoyed spending time in Maine with family and friends and was a long-time educator. She was active on the Board at Community School in Ladue, Missouri and Eleanor was her sons’ and husband’s biggest cheerleader in addition to having her own career as a licensed attorney. She was also a member of the Missouri House Rabbit Society for a time. Eleanor and her husband Joe have lived in St. Louis since 1978.

Graveside service will be held Friday, April 26, 12:00pm at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road.  Contributions in her memory may be made to Planned Parenthood, Saint Louis University School of Law or to the charity of your choice.

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